Dimensioning the Slope of Surfaces

The Slope Dimension tool creates a rise over run indicator that displays the slope (rise/run) of any angle on any surface in the drawing.

 

To create a slope indicator:

1.	Click the Slope Dimension tool from the Dims/Notes tool set.

2.	Click to mark the beginning of the slope. Click again to mark the end of the slope.

If this is the first time the tool is used in this session, the Slope Dimension Properties dialog box opens. Specify the preferences to use for this tool during this session, and then click OK. The preferences can be changed later in the Object Info palette.

3.	The rise / run indicator is drawn.

Use the control point at the “elbow” of the slope indicator to move it; change the appearance of the rise / run indicator by editing its parameters in the Object Info palette.

 

Parameter	Description
Draw Roof Surface	Draws the defining line as a dashed line
Scale Factor	Determines the size of the indicator
Base	Specifies a numerical denominator to indicate the “run” portion of the rise/run ratio
Line Length	Specifies the slope line length
Control Points	Normally, do not edit; position the indicator graphically instead